ZFDA

Zanzibar Food and Drug Agency (ZFDA) is a semi-autonomous regulatory body under Ministry of Health Zanzibar (MoHz).

MEDICINE REGISTRATION

To Save and improve lives through regulation of manufacture, importation and use of medicines, cosmetics and medical devices in Zanzibar

DISPOSAL OF UNFIT PRODUCTS

ZFDA disposes unfit products to protect public health in Zanzibar.

ZFDA RIMS

Premise and Pharmacist Registration, GMP inspection, Product License Application and Import/Export permit application. For further information, visit ZFDA E-Services.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR STATEMENT

The Zanzibar Food and Drug Agency (ZFDA) established in 2007 and operates in accordance with the Zanzibar Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act # 2 of 2006.

ZFDA has strived to reach its objectives for ensuring the Safety and Quality of Food, Drugs, cosmetics, medical devices and related products in Zanzibar.

Core Regulatory Function of the ZFDA includes Products Inspection, Registration and Quality Control.

Dr. BURHANI OTHMAN SIMAI

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

CORE VALUES

RESPECT

EMPOWERMENT

ACCOUNTABILITY

COLLABORATION

TRANSPARENCY

CORE FUNCTIONS

EVALUATION AND REGISTRATION

INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT

ANALYSIS AND TESTING

QUALITY POLICY STATEMENT

Zanzibar Food and Drug Agency (ZFDA) is committed to meet the needs and expectations of customers through continual improvement of its processes and quality services by implementing QMS effectively according to ISO 9001:2015 requirements. We will ensure quality, safety and/or efficacy of food, medicines, cosmetics and medical devices in compliance of ZFDC Act 2/2006 and its Amendment Act 3/2017. We shall establish objectives at system and departmental level that ensure that the requirements of this policy are met.

LATEST NEWS

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ZFDA YATOA ELIMU KWA WADAU WA MADUKA YA DAWA ZA WANYAMA

Wakala wa Chakula, Dawa na Vipodozi Zanzibar (ZFDA) imeendesha mafunzo kwa wadau wa maduka ya dawa za wanyama kwa lengo la kuwaelimisha kuhusu matumizi sahihi

admin August 17, 2026

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ZFDA Yateketeza Tani 3 za Dawa na Vipodozi Visivyofaa kwa Matumizi ya Binadamu

Wakala wa Chakula, Dawa na Vipodozi Zanzibar (ZFDA) unaendelea kuchukua hatua mbalimbali za kuhakikisha usalama wa afya ya jamii kwa kusimamia ubora, usalama na ufanisi

admin August 15, 2026